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Wendell Smallwood Jerseys 2019 ,300commentsWhat they’re saying about Philly Dilly.EDTShareTweetShareShareNFL Draft Grades 2019: Eagles earn positive reviews for selecting Andre Dillard Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY SportsThe Philadelphia Eagles traded up to select Andre Dillard with the No. 22 overall pick in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Now it’s time to see how the so-called “experts” have graded the selection. Draft grades are hardly the ultimate determination of whether a pick is actually good or not, but it’s still interesting to see what non-Eagles fans are saying about the selection. But before we do that, let’s look at how Eagles fans reacted to the pick here at Bleeding Green Nation. With just under 6,000 votes cast
Black Isaac Seumalo Jerseys , 88% of Eagles fans gave the Dillard selection either an “A” or “B” grade.This looks about right to me. I was thinking the Eagles deserve a “B+” or “A-” grade for drafting Dillard. I’ll stick with “B+” as my grade.Some things I do like about the Dillard pick:The Eagles invested in a long-term replacement for Jason Peters, who turned 37 in January and is likely playing his last season.The Eagles aren’t merely counting on Halapoulivaati Vaitai or Jordan Mailata to be their Peters replacement. Big V is a free agent after this year and he could be traded this offseason. He’s proven to be a capable swing tackle but he’s not an ideal long-term starter. Mailata’s potential is incredibly intriguing but the Eagles would be foolish to merely count on a dude who didn’t play football until last summer to replace JP any time soon. The Eagles prioritized protecting Carson Wentz. Dillard is one of the best pass protecting linemen in the draft. It’s smart to do what it takes to help No. 11 stay healthy.Dillard doesn’t have to start right away. The Eagles can ease him into the lineup so they’re not counting on a rookie to immediately play at left tackle. Being around both Eagles offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland and Peters should do wonders for Dillard’s development. The Eagles won Super Bowl LII in part due to how much they invested in the trenches. It’s smart to continue to invest in those areas. Drafting an offensive lineman can be like eating your vegetables: it’s not the most exciting part of your meal but it’s ultimately good for your health. The Eagles still have two Round 2 picks despite trading up.Some things I don’t like about the Dillard pick:The Eagles only have four more selections in the 2019 NFL Draft after giving up fourth and sixth round selections to move up from No. 25 to No. 22. It’s entirely possible they’ll trade down and/or trade players to get more picks. Until then, there’s a cap on what there is to look forward to.Dillard turns 24 in October. That’s on the older side for a rookie. For context, 2017 draft picks Derek Barnett and Sidney Jones are still only 22 years old. Dillard needs to develop as a run blocker. (Then again
Isaac Seumalo Jerseys 2019 , the Eagles are always going to pass a lot more than they run.)Dillard has a finesse style. Some view him as “soft.”Doesn’t necessarily help the team win games in 2019, although he could be an important backup if Vaitai is traded and Peters continues to deal with injury issues. Lack of versatility. Admittedly doesn’t have much experience outside of left tackle.Now for more hot takes and draft grades from “experts” around the web.SB Nation (B-)CBS Sports (B-)Sports Illustrated (B)The Athletic (B+ and B)Bleacher Report (B+)The Ringer (A-) NFL.com (A)USA Today (A+) It just got real."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Eagles StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Eagles NewsYahoo Eagles Team PageYahoo Eagles ReportYahoo Eagles Depth ChartYahoo Eagles TransactionsYahoo Eagles PhotosOdds About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub 鉁旴reaking NewsThe Eagles' 2019 draft class is finalized 脳NFL Free Agency2019 NFL Free Agency *officially* begins today New,56commentsIt just got real.EDTShareTweetShareShare2019 NFL Free Agency *officially* begins today Bill Streicher-USA TODAY SportsThe NFL’s legal tampering window has been very active but now it’s time for the real show to start. The new league year OFFICIALLY begins today, Wednesday
Black Nelson Agholor Jerseys , March 13 at 4:00 PM Eastern. This means that the Philadelphia Eagles can finally confirm the moves they’ve reportedly made so far, such as the DeSean Jackson trade. It’s also very possible we’ll see even more trades, signings, and cuts today.Another reason why today is significant is because it’s when Nelson Agholor’s fifth-year option
Nelson Agholor Jerseys 2019 , which is valued at $9.4 million, becomes guaranteed. The latest report indicates Agholor is “likely to remain with the Eagles” in 2019.Here’s everything you need to know for the official beginning of 2018 NFL free agency.EAGLES FREE AGENCY RUMORS TRACKERBookmark this link (CLICK HERE) and check back often for updates.EAGLES FREE AGENCY PRIMERClick this link (here) for a comprehensive Eagles free agency preview including how much cap space the Eagles have, Philadelphia’s own free agents, roster needs
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